The Grapevine…

Here we have gathered information to help you with your garden farm, from advice pages on chicken topics along with beekeeping news and advice.  You will also find help sheets, useful links, frequently asked questions, and our latest news…

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Preparing your bees for winter

Your Winter Checklist… Complete and remove varroa treatments, checking the varroa drop to assess the need for further treatments. Check your...

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Seasonal Beekeeping

September 2024 Beekeepers don’t forget its time to get your winter treatments on to your hives in preparation for the...

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The Asian Hornet

Background… Vespa velutina, known as the ‘Asian hornet’ or ‘yellow legged hornet’ is an invasive non-native species from Asia. If...

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Register your Chickens – Defra update September 2024

Avian Influenza update: There are no current disease control zones in England. The UK has self-declared zonal freedom from highly pathogenic...

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Swifts in Crowhurst 2024

One of the best things about our Mantel Farm Shop is getting to meet some great customers and hear their...

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Beekeeping Summer Sale

June 2024 Over the next few weeks we have several courses on offer; including our beekeeping taster day on the...

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New product: Chicken Peck ‘N Play Hanger

Treat your feathered friends with our 100% natural hanging treat.  Made from premium seeds, oats, herbs, veggies, and fruit, all...

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New product: Chicken Snap ‘N Share Bar

100% Natural Boredom Busting Treat.  Made from delicious oats, seed, herbs and veggies, all bound together using a plant-based binder.  The unique...

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New product: Chicken Coop Cookies

Treat you hens to our new treats Enrichment treats not only supplement your chickens’ diet with additional nutrients but also...

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South of England Show, 7th-9th June 2024

This year we will be joining our Beekeeping friends in the Bees and Honey Tent, so please come and find...

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Limited Offer: Half price Diatom Powder

April 2024. Our recommended product for the control of red spider mites in poultry housing, Also great around the house...

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Sussex Bee Market 18th May 2024

Saturday 18th May, Uckfield College, 10am to 4.30pm: We will be at the Sussex Bee Market with a large range...